Irish Whiskey - Whiskey
Colorado Springs
Yellow Spot
$21
Single Pot Still - Aged 12 Years
Midleton Distillery
Midleton, Co Cork, Ireland
Three Cask Maturation: Bourbon, Sherry & Malaga Barrels - Non Chill Filtered
46% ABV
While Green Spot is often described as tasting like green apples, Yellow Spot is more in character with juicy red apples. Sophisticated and complex in character, the inclusion of full term matured whiskey from ex Malaga casks contributes exotic characteristics to the whiskey.
Nose
Mown hay & cracked black pepper. Red bell peppers, nutmeg, clove oil & green tea. Sweet honey & peaches from the Malaga casks.
Taste
Honey sweetness with pot still spices. Flavours of fresh coffee, creamy milk chocolate & Crème Brûlée. Notes of red apples & toasted oak.
Finish
Its finish is sophisticated & complex with a sweetness throughout, followed by a mix of red grape & dry barley upon exit.